Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of Birth | 24/10/1991 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
Latest News about Bhanuka Rajapaksa
01/01/2025
Bhanuka Rajapaksa was valued at ₹0.50 Cr for the 2025 Indian Premier League season, reflecting his continued importance as a reliable run-getter for his team. He has featured in 13 IPL matches across his career, scoring 277 runs with one fifty and no centuries.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Pramod Bhanuka Bandara Rajapaksa |
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| Nickname | Bhanu, Sixer Raja |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| School | Royal College, Colombo |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 05/04/2021 |
Family
| Wife | Sandrine Pereira |
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| Father | Mahinda Rajapaksa |
Career
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| Jersey Number | #54 (Sri Lanka), #54 (IPL, Punjab Kings) | ||||
| Batting Style | Left hand Bat | ||||
| Bowling Style | Right arm Medium | ||||
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| Role | Top-order batter, Occasional wicket-keeper | ||||
| National Side | Sri Lanka (2019–present) | ||||
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Favourites
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| Food | Chocolate |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/bhanukarajapaksa/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Bhanuka Rajapaksa excelled in swimming as a child but switched to cricket later due to health reasons. | |
| 2. He began playing cricket during his college years, representing Royal College in Colombo. | |
| 3. He emerged as the top run-scorer during the Sri Lanka Under-19s tour of Australia in 2009. | |
| 4. A key batsman in the 2010 U-19 Cricket World Cup, he was the leading run-getter for Sri Lanka. | |
| 5. Since 2011, he has been a consistent performer in Sri Lanka's domestic cricket. | |
| 6. After nearly a decade from his domestic debut, he overcame challenges to make it to the national team. | |
| 7. Bhanuka Rajapaksa made his ODI debut in 2021 and showcased his power-hitting skills. | |
| 8. He marked his T20I debut back in 2019, displaying his prowess in big hitting. | |
| 9. In July 2021, he received a one-year suspended ban from all forms of cricket by Sri Lanka Cricket for breach of contract and for not obtaining permission for media interviews. | |
| 10. In early 2022, he announced his retirement from international cricket at age 30 but withdrew it a week later following a request from Sri Lanka's Sports Minister. |